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It has been a full year since the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.

260 people lost their lives in that accident.

But now, a year later, the truth that has emerged will give you goosebumps.

When The Wire filed an RTI, it was revealed that there are major discrepancies in the D.A.W., i.e., the Directorate of Airworthiness, the department responsible for aircraft safety.

There should be 18 Directors of Airworthiness across the country. But until May 1, 2026, all 18 posts were vacant. It is like a state having no Chief Minister and the entire state running on God's mercy. The exact same is the state of aviation safe—

—ty. D.A.W. is the department that decides which plane is fit to fly and which is not. They inspect aircraft, check maintenance, and one out of every three safety audits across the country is conducted by this de—

Flew the 320 eight times without approval to Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai.

Brother, whenever we board a plane, we place our lives and our families' lives in their hands.

But the reality is right before you.

No matter what the Modi government claims, the reality is that the most crucial aviation safety department is half empty.

Then another major accident will happen, photos will be taken, and they'll order an inquiry.

But what about the common man's life? Do think about it.